For One Night Only

Reviews

Praise for For One Night Only

“Jessica James bursts onto the stage with For One Night Only, a sensational debut about first love, heartbreak, and getting your second chance while the whole world’s watching. Valerie and Caleb’s journey back to their music—and back to each other—had me grinning and kicking my feet ‘til the very last note.”—Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire

"Jessica James's rocking debut For One Night Only will have you in your Happily Ever After Era. Exes, and former bandmates, Valerie and Caleb fake date in perfect harmony, finally free to explore their old feelings and unspoken regrets. They light a spark on the page as much as they would if they were really on stage."—Jennifer Hennessy, author of Degrees of Engagement

"Get ready for the Glitter Bats to rock your world! With sizzling chemistry and a gripping second-chance romance that hooks you from the very first note, Jessica James has that unmistakable electric touch."—K. M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies

“Move over Taylor Swift, Valerie Quinn’s journey to reclaim her reputation and her true love is pitch-perfect! For One Night Only is an edgy, steamy romp right for anyone who likes a little backstage drama alongside their fizzy romance.”—Timothy Janovsky, author of The (Fake) Dating Game

“If you've ever wished for a romcom version of Daisy Jones and the Six, Jessica James's sparkling debut, For One Night Only, is everything you're looking for! Set in the world of punk pop, the book's cool vibes, music industry intrigue, and its captivating look at the trials and tribulations of chasing your rising star will have you hooked from the first page. Valerie and Caleb steal the spotlight on and off the stage, and their swoony second-chance romance will have readers screaming for an encore.”—Jenny L. Howe, author of On the Plus Side

"Fans of Ava Wilder and Daisy Jones & The Six will adore this sexy, starry-eyed, thrill of a romance! Jessica James wields both the celebrity fake-dating and exes-to-lovers tropes with imagination and expertise, leaving readers breathless and cheering for Valerie's and Caleb's immensely satisfying happily-ever-after. Nostalgic and heartfelt with all the rush of a stadium anthem, For One Night Only is a sparkling debut worthy of a world tour. I'm a Glitterbug for life!"—Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

“Julie and the Phantoms meets Daisy Jones and the Six in James’s glittery, glorious debut.”—Paste Magazine

“For One Night Only is the ultimate romance for music lovers.”—Culturess

“This second chance romance between exes who are also estranged former bandmates was so sexy and compelling.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

“For One Night Only is clever, immersive, and tons of fun. James conveys the story through both Caleb's and Valerie's points-of-view, as well as through extracts from Glitter Bats fan forums, news articles, and tweets. Perfect for fans of second-chance romances or celebrity encounters, For One Night Only is a sneak peek into a glamorous world and a sexy, tumultuous relationship.”—Shelf Awareness

“A lyrical dual-POV romance debut that’s perfect for readers who enjoy elements of oral and print storytelling devices, such as in Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but crave a happily-ever-after too.”—Library Journal

“A steamy, second-chance romance full of behind-the-scenes music drama.”—Kirkus Reviews

“James’s passion for music shines in her cute second-chance romance debut.”—Publishers Weekly Expand reviews